E-NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2021

November Connector Newsletter

Connector Newsletter | November 2021 Website Membership Events Craft Training Subscribe Association News SEAA's ‘Escape to Orlando’  In October, SEAA held its first Convention and Trade Show since 2019. This was the first time for back to in-person meetings for many of the 40+ exhibitors and nearly 200 attendees who came to Orlando. In 2022, the annual meeting returns to its normal spring schedule. It will be held April 5-8, in Charleston, S.C. This is a special meeting, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the association. Three excursions and a Gala, to be held on the historic USS Yorktown, will make this a convention to remember.  If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that nothing compares to in-person networking. Here are just a few highlights from “Escape to Orlando.” More.   View Convention Photos Get Free Hiring Software from SEAA + CareerPlug SEAA has partnered with CareerPlug, an applicant tracking system, to better assist members with the hiring process.   "No matter the size of your company, hiring is one of the biggest challenges our members face. If you've never used an applicant tracking system, I can tell you from personal experience, that this type of tool helped our company streamline our hiring processes,” said Jack Nix, COO for Shelby Erectors Inc., and Chairman of the Membership Committee.  Every SEAA member will receive a free CareerPlug account that comes with a company branded careers page to showcase available job openings and other features. More.   Membership Renewals Due December 31, 2021   Next year SEAA celebrates its 50th Anniversary. “As we head into 2022, I’m happy to report that SEAA is growing and remains in as strong a position as ever to support erectors, fabricators, and general contractors,” said Pete Gum, Executive Director.  Membership renewals are due December 31. Renew online through the Members Only section and log in with your username and password. Or mail to our new address at 353 Jonestown Road, Suite 207, Winston-Salem, NC 27104. More.   In this Issue: Cover Story: Revitalizing Communities Award worthy projects provide homes for the arts and history. Management: Maintaining Good Cost Records When work is delayed contractors can be held to the requirement to prove "critical path." In the Field: Assessing Fall Hazards Preparing fall protection for the steel erection jobsite. Upcoming Events January Meet & Greet January 20, 2021 Houston, Texas January Job Fair January 21, 2021 Houston, Texas 2022 Convention & Trade Show April 5-8, 2022 Charleston, S.C. Industry Reports NCCER Looking for Subject Matter Experts SEAA members have been working with NCCER as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to revise the current curriculum for Ironworker, Reinforcing Ironworker, and Welding.   NCCER is always looking for additional SMEs for curriculum reviews. If you or someone in your organization qualifies as an SME in any area please contact Dan Belcher with NCCER, and Tim Eldridge, SEAA’s Craft Training and Assessment Administrator.  11 Student Projects Win ACSA/AISC Design Competition The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have selected the winners of the 2021 Steel Design Student Competition. The competition recognizes eleven exceptional projects, in two categories. It is intended to challenge undergraduate and graduate students, working individually or in teams, to explore a variety of design issues related to the use of steel in design and construction.  Class I Honorable Mention, Floating Oasis Category I winners  Category II winners  New Digital Advertising Options Available The only U.S magazine for owners and managers of steel erection contractors 5,000 qualified and targeted readers including all members of SEAA National circulation Primary industries: steel erection, steel fabrication, construction design and general contractors Contact Chris Harrison at ConnectorSales@SEAA.net or 660-287-7660. Member Updates Mazzella and ITI Deepen Relationship with a Robust Partnership Mazzella Companies and Industrial Training International (ITI) have formed a partnership that establishes Mazzella as a channel partner and minority shareholder of ITI. This relationship allows Mazzella to market and sell several ITI learning solutions directly to its customers, including instructor-led courses, online learning subscriptions, and VR simulator packages. Mazzella has also provided ITI with a sponsorship to help fund the continued development of ITI’s VR Overhead Crane Inspector & Technician applications which will significantly enhance the development of inspectors and technicians. More.   Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Trades Support Program Simpson Strong-Tie, Pleasanton, Calif., has launched a Trades Support pilot program with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley.  The day-long event included information and resources about careers in the trades, product demos, and hands-on activities using Simpson Strong-Tie connectors and fasteners along with the Quik Drive® auto-feed screw driving system. A portion of the day was dedicated to soft skills for successfully interviewing and obtaining a job in the industry. More.  Drop Test and Rescue Tower Open to SEAA Members  Derr & Gruenewald Construction, Henderson, Colo., is opening up its small frame Drop Test and Rescue Training Tower to SEAA members. Please contact Ed Valencia if interested.   News Briefs: Safety + Health: Fall Protection remains atop OSHA’s ‘Top 10’ list of most frequently cited violations The Fabricator: Supply chain relief by way of partial lift of steel and aluminum tariffs CareerPlug: How to Hire for Careers, Not Just Jobs Modern Steel Construction: AISC Seeks New Ideas for Rigid Connections STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌